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Keysborough Covid alert
An official alert has been issued over possible undetected positive Covid-19 cases in the Keysborough area. The Department of Health has advised anyone living, working…
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Security campaign success
A ‘zero tolerance’ campaign against anti-social behaviour launched at Armada Dandenong Plaza is spreading nationwide. The ‘Respect Protect Connect’ initiative is being promoted on digital…
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Heritage move scrapped
An “ill-timed” move to heritage-protect Noble Park’s folklored ‘jug house’ or ‘Jarvie house’ has been quashed. At a 9 August meeting, Greater Dandenong councillors unanimously…
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Mulgrave fire suspicious
Fire fighters have contained a suspicious building fire on Albert Crescent Mulgrave early on 11 August. A large amount of smoke issued from an abandoned…
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Drug rider armed to the hilt
A Narre Warren man with a cache of high-powered guns under his bed claims he sold drugs to recoup $900,000 lost in a loan scam.…
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Lockdowns sour dining trade
The latest Covid snap lockdown has thrown restaurants into a new round of turmoil. With just three hours’ notice, stay-at-home restrictions resumed across Victoria at…
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18-39yo jabs at Sandown
AstraZeneca vaccines are now open for 18-39-year-olds at Sandown Racecourse hub in a push to accelerate vaccination rates. From 9 August, children aged 12-15 with…
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Man charged after Springvale stabbing
A man was charged over an alleged stabbing in Springvale early on Saturday 9 August. An injured 41-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious…
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Night safety ‘gender gap’
The gender gap was widened over perceived safety walking at night in Greater Dandenong, according to a recent survey. In the 2021 Local Government Community…
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City declared ‘home for all’
In joining City of Greater Dandenong’s people’s panel, Crystal Moon wanted to raise a voice for its young, vulnerable and disadvantaged. Ms Moon, of Springvale…
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‘Cat’ burglary spree
Gone in 60 seconds. That’s how long it’s taking thieves to saw off and steal away a car’s catalytic converter in a new form of…
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Unknown fate for Rithish’s family
The Federal Government won’t comment on pleas for a grief-stricken asylum seeker family to stay in Australia. The local community has been swift to help…